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Rishard Family History

Rishard Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Richard, Wishard, Risher, Wishart, Reichard, Rivard, Rickard

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Where is the Rishard family from?

You can see how Rishard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rishard family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Rishard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rishard family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Rishard's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Rishard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rishard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rishard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rishard. 50% of Rishard men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Labor
    50%

What Rishard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Rishard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rishard census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 22 immigration records available for the last name Rishard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Rishard. For the veterans among your Rishard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rishard lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Rishard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rishard in 1981 was 59, and 89 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rishard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rishard ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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